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Pro-Brexit leave the European Union supporters and anti-Brexit remain in the European Union supporters take part in a protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Tuesday, March 12, 2019.Photo: AP Photo/Matt Dunham

Yadullah Hussain

Published: March 12, 2019 - 8:52 AM

Good morning!

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May returns from Germany after securing some concessions on the Brexit deal that paves the way for lawmakers to vote on the deal tonight. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned in a tweet “it is this deal, or #Brexit may not happen at all.” Australia and Singapore ground Boeing’s 737 Max 8, as the aircraft maker fears losing orders on safety concerns. And Ontario is looking to ban cellphones from classrooms.

In Halifax, Alton Natural Gas LP has filed an application requesting safe access to its Alton River facilities near Shubenacadie, and is seeking to remove what it calls “trespassing” protesters who have “consistently” blocked access to the site.

Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development begins auction of 600 MHz spectrum licences in Ottawa.

#BCTECH Summit conference and trade show in Vancouver till March 13.

Feuding Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Mining Corp., the two largest gold producers in the world, ended their differences and said they will work together in the Nevada desert where both companies operate vast mining complexes.

Almost immediately, questions surfaced about whether it was a prelude to a larger deal between the two giants and Barrick chief executive Mark Bristow declined to rule out such an idea. Asked by one analyst whether the Nevada joint venture is merely “a stepping stone” to greater consolidation, Bristow chuckled, writes Gabriel Friedman.

Have you been on a 737 Max 8 recently? Would you fly again on that aircraft if given a choice? Send your thoughts to yhussain@postmedia.com — Yadullah Hussain or @Yad_FPEnergy